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Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park

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Living Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Syria, VA
  • Place, Rose River Falls
  • Place, Dark Hollow Falls
  • Place, Old Rag Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park

White Oak Canyon Cottage is a cozy cottage nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Robinson River and Cedar Run. It is located adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park and is literally steps from the White Oak Canyon Hiking Trail and Cedar Run Hiking Trail lower trailheads. These trails offer some of the best waterfall hiking trails in the Shenandoah National Park. White Oak Canyon Cottage is also located about .8 miles to the Old Rag Mountain hiking trail parking lot.

This area abounds with nature and wildlife including Virginia White Tailed deer, black bears, gray squirrels, mountain trout, and many birds. White Oak Canyon Cottage is perfect for a family retreat with nature, a quiet romantic getaway, or a weekend of hiking in the Shenandoah National Park.

We're located just off Virginia's Route 231, one of America's ten most outstanding scenic byways, perfect for biking. Enjoy the hiking, wildlife, fishing for trout in a nearby stocked pond, wineries, antique shops, Luray Caverns, Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's home, Montpelier - James Madison's home, or just sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery.

Other Activities: Heritage Day, Blue Grass Festival, Apple Harvest Festival.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please review with the owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off the A/C's
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not feed the black bears or deer. Please be cautious around rock piles, brush, and wood piles as there could be rattle snakes in these areas.
Please leave full trash bags in the storage container at the back door. Animals will get into it if left outside.
Do not start a fire in the fire pit, if it is windy or dry.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please review with the owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Syria

Located in Syria, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rapidan Camp and Belle Brown Northcott Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Jordan Hollow Stables and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Syria, VA

What's nearby

  • Old Rag Mountain - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 38 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 54 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬90 min drive
  • ‪Pollock Dining Room @ Skyland Resort - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬93 min drive
  • ‪Spottswood Dining Room - ‬93 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬73 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Old Rag Mountain and within 12 miles (20 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Sharp Rock Vineyards and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alberto J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente sitio para alojarse, muy cerca del parque y merece la pena pasar unos días muy agradablesEl sitio además está perfecto , todo muy limpio , merece la pena estar allí.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place to stay. I've stayed here twice now. I love it. Will stay again later this summer or fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t Beat The Location

Immediately adjacent to multiple trailheads; this quaint property is the best. The property manager was great to communicate with - tips ahead of time, all of the info we needed to have an easy arrival and check-in, and the property had lots of little touches (local hiking maps and info; restaurant recommendations, and appropriate kitchen/cooking items) to make our stay great. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

My partner and I stayed here for two nights as we visited Shenandoah National Park. The cottage is in a great location and has a great deli up the road ten minutes. We loved our quick drives to Sperryville, the park, and hikes such as Old Rag. We really loved this cottage and how remote it was-playing cornhole in the yard, sitting out near the fire, etc. We will remember this darling cottage forever and hope to return some day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place

The perfect place to stay if you are interested in hiking the mountain trails. Literally a hop skip and jump to the trails. Such a beautiful area to stay in. The place is well maintained, clean and has everything you need. Comfortable and convenient. I will be booking this place to stay many many more times!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent hiking base

We loved staying here as the perfect base for our Old Rag hike as well as White Oak Canyon (which is SO close!). Surrounded by woods, we heard so many birds and saw lots of stars in the evening. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenery to die for

Amazing accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

We loved our stay here! We walked to White Oak Canyon, that was by far my favorite hike. Super easy check in, everything was as described. Plenty of towels, sheets, pillows. We had to use the heat and it worked great. Beautiful property. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

L H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for hikers!

My teen son and I stayed for two nights to hike in the area. It was as described in the photos/description and met our expectations. It was an easy walk to the White Oak Canyon trailhead, and my son loved the swimming holes accessible from the two trails there. We also hiked Old Rag. We wanted to make sure to do the full circuit with the rock scramble. Please note that the parking lot for the full 9 mile Old Rag hike is about a 25-minute drive away; it's the Berry Hollow parking that is close to the cottage. We knew this going in but just make sure you do your research. We also enjoyed having the Graves Market nearby (which is listed as Syria Mercantile in the instructions). This is a great spot for hikers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Basic amenities close to trail

We came to a music festival and to hike and were not planning to be inside much so Bills place fit the “bill”. It had the very basics of what we needed and we appreciated the exceptionally beautiful surrounding and it’s close proximity to the trails. The biggest negative was the very uncomfortable sofa which made it hard to watch a movie in the evening since it’s the only place to sit. That’s an easy fix and we would stay there again if the sofa was replaced. Thank you for letting us check in early Bill!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This is a nice cute cottage in an amazing location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Park visit

Great place to stay. Very close to the park and trails. Secluded, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when visiting the park. It was great to have a fire at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property had everything we needed. Great Location .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brendan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location, location, location

When we booked this stay it looked nice and cozy and was right beside Shenandoah National Park, which was the primary goal. When we arrived, I was disappointed as my memory of the pictures were nicer then the actual accommodations and I thought it would be more spacious then it was. Pretty basic and rustic but to be fair it had all the necessities and the firepit and cornhole were nice features.I appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with all of the items we needed. Bugs were really bad, which made its second best feature, being outside, unpleasant. Granted, Bill did provide some forewarning, so it's not as if it was a complete surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Spot for Hikers

This is a great place to stay if you want to hide out in the woods for a weekend and go for a hike or two. The house itself was small but comfortable for four people and worked perfectly. We walked to the White Oak Canyon Trail and loved the hike. It was amazing to not have to drive up like I have so many times. There were not too many food options nearby, so hitting the Food Lion and cooking while at the house is the main option, which I always love to do.Beautiful area, nice and secluded if that’s what you’re looking for, and spectacular hikes just a walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for Shenandoah trails

Bill was very good about communicating. Simple and rustic accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful!

It was nice to be so close to the trail heads! We enjoyed our stay in Bill's little cottage. It was rustic but with new amenities and quiet. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ana r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Perfect location, cloae to the trailer. Good space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

We had a great time, especially with short walk to the hiking trails. The trailer was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed. It’s a cozy stay for sure, but worth it. The place was easy to find, and the owner was helpful, accommodating, and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Rock Hall, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The property was exactly as described and the location was perfect for our needs. The sounds from the water is so soothing!! We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a very good experience. The location was just perfect- a very short walk to the White Oak Canyon trail and close the the Old Rag mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Wir haben es uns gemütlich gemacht. Wanderwege sind in unmittelbarer Nähe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Nature

This cabin was good for a friends trip to hike Old Rag and White Oak Canyon. It is rustic, but we were happy at the proximity to the park entrances. Bill, the property, owner was easy to get in touch with and very kind. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxing

It was very relaxing. Wifi didn't work that well but overall it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Martin E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great for the price

Really cute and cozy place! There was some dirt tracked in on the floor when we got there and a little mold in the shower, but other than that the important stuff (like sheets and towels) were clean. Everything worked and looked cared for and the check in/out process was super painless with the owners. Honestly can't complain and we enjoyed our stay, but I definitely wouldn't bring more than 4 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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